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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Mitchell County, TX
COLORADO ISD
Population / Scale
920
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0632
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.0M
+3.4% YoY • +21.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$25.55M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.9 pts
59.1 (D) → 53.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.3% (5Y)
10Y: +51.0% • Since '00: +227.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.3679
FY 22: $1.4311 → FY 27: $1.0632
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.1 (D)'10: 56.9 (D)'17: 55.3 (D)'22: 54.4 (D)'27: 53.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.2M'10: $8.2M'17: $11.3M'22: $14.0M'27: $17.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
ES
Emily Strain
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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FM
Frank Martinez
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
lpolk@ccity.esc14.net
JA
Jamie Alvarez
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
lpolk@ccity.esc14.net
JM
John Martinez
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
lpolk@ccity.esc14.net
LO
Liliana Ornelas
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
lpolk@ccity.esc14.net
TW
Ty Wood
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
lpolk@ccity.esc14.net
VB
Veronica Boone
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
lpolk@ccity.esc14.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 20, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($16,997,920) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.063200 per $100 valuation: $0.705900 M&O + $0.357300 I&S) for COLORADO ISD. Source: Mitchell County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$17.0M
General Fund
$10.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$18,476
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.1M (36%)
Public Works: $2.6M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0632 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 54 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($16,438,994) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.125500 per $100 valuation) for COLORADO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$16.4M
General Fund
$10.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$17,868
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.8M (35%)
Public Works: $2.5M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1255 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($15,883,086) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.125500 per $100 valuation) for COLORADO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$15.9M
General Fund
$10.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$17,264
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.8M (36%)
Public Works: $2.5M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1255 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COLORADO ISD (Mitchell County) totaling $15,077,925. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1255 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.1M
General Fund
$9.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$16,389
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.5M (36%)
Public Works: $2.4M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.12554 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COLORADO ISD (Mitchell County) totaling $14,510,562. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.4144 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.5M
General Fund
$9.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$15,772
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.3M (36%)
Public Works: $2.3M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.4144 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$17.00M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $18,476Tax Rate: $1.0632Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$16.44M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $17,868Tax Rate: $1.1255Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$15.88M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $17,264Tax Rate: $1.1255Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$15.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $16,389Tax Rate: $1.12554Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$14.51M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $15,772Tax Rate: $1.4144Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$14.01M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $15,226Tax Rate: $1.4311Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.53M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $14,705Tax Rate: $1.441118Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$12.82M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $13,940Tax Rate: $1.449765Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.23M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $13,294Tax Rate: $1.455564Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$11.66M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $12,672Tax Rate: $1.477397Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.25M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $12,234Tax Rate: $1.480352Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.83M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $11,770Tax Rate: $1.478872Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.32M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $11,214Tax Rate: $1.480351Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$9.92M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $10,788Tax Rate: $1.483312Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.46M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $10,279Tax Rate: $1.478862Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.95M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $9,726Tax Rate: $1.477383Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.59M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $9,337Tax Rate: $1.483293Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.21M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $8,926Tax Rate: $1.47736Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.86M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $8,540Tax Rate: $1.47736Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.48M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $8,127Tax Rate: $1.490656Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.13M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $7,746Tax Rate: $1.496619Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.77M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $7,363Tax Rate: $1.487639Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.50M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $7,061Tax Rate: $1.489127Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.20M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $6,743Tax Rate: $1.490616Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.98M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $6,505Tax Rate: $1.49956Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.76M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $6,260Tax Rate: $1.511556Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.46M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $5,933Tax Rate: $1.503998Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.20M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $5,650Tax Rate: $1.51603Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLORADO ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLORADO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 COLORADO ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 118 (18.9% of 625 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Emily Strain WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Veronica Boone WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
John Martinez WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Liliana Ornelas WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Ty Wood WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jamie Alvarez WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
COLORADO ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (31.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
59.0% (114 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 188 (30.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
69.0% (130 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (58 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (21.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
65.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (46 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (26.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
68.0% (111 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (21.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
71.0% (93 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (24.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
54.0% (81 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (24.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
54.0% (81 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 125 (20.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
62.0% (78 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 169 (27.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
60.0% (101 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 181 (29.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
61.0% (110 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (21.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
67.0% (88 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 138 (22.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
68.0% (94 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 125 (20.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
63.0% (79 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (46 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 125 (20.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
66.0% (83 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 175 (28.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
60.0% (105 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (70 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 COLORADO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Frank Martinez WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (50 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)
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COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-20 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: CONSENT AGENDA7.A: August 10, 2026 - Minutes for Regular Meeting1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGES/INVOCATION3: CITIZENS OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENTS3.A: PUBLIC HEARING: Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required in accordance with Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89 Texas Legislative Session).4: BOARD MONITORING/LONE STAR GOVERNANCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS4.A: Discuss/Approve Lone Star Governance4.A.1: Goal 1: GPM 1.34.A.2: Goal 2: GPM 2.34.A.3: Superintendent Constraint 2: CPM 2.14.A.4: Board Self Constraint 24.B: Discuss Information Items4.B.1: Student Outcomes/Academic/Safety/SEL4.B.2: Campus Reports4.B.3: Superintendent Reports/Remarks4.B.4: Board Reports/Remarks5: CLOSED SESSION The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney: Advice regarding litigation styled Colorado ISD v. Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management 5.A: Discussion of Personnel Issues5.A.1: Employment5.A.2: Retirement5.A.3: Resignation5.A.4: Reassignment5.A.5: Evaluation5.A.6: Discussion of Athletic Director6: OPEN SESSION6.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.7.B: August 24, 2026 - Minutes for Special Meeting7.C: Financial Report August 20267.D: CISD Investment Report August 20267.E: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments — Budget Amendments were approved at the August 24, 2026, board meeting, which included approving any amendments required to close out the books for the 2025–2026 school year. No budget amendments for August 2026.7.F: Payment of Invoices August 20267.G: Discuss/Approve utility usage for 2025-2026.7.H: Discuss/Approve a contract with Region 14 Education Service Center for the 2026-2027 school year.7.I: Discuss/Approve a MOU with Western Texas College addendum.7.J: Discuss/Approve the Annual Report of Tax Collections for the 2025-2026 school year (2024 tax year).8: ACTION ITEMS8.A: Discuss/Approve the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required in accordance with Texas Education Code 39.008 enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).8.B: Discuss/Approve changes in the budget for the Colorado ISD teacherage project.9: POLICY10: FINANCE11: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Determination of Quorum3: Discuss/Approve an abbreviated day for Homecoming Parade on September 18, 2026.4: Closed Session The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meeting Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney. 551.072 Discussing or deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (CISD Prope5: Open Session5.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.6: Adjournment2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Determination of Quorum3: Public Hearing3.A: The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the school district's budget and proposed tax rate. Public participation in the discussion is invited.3.B: Open Meeting Act - Tax Impact Statement (HB 1522) - a link will be provided.4: Regular Meeting4.A: Discuss/Approve amending the 2025-2026 budget.4.B: Discuss/Approve to adopt the school district's budget for the 2026-2027 school year.4.C: Discuss/Approve to adopt the current-year tax rate by ordinance.4.D: Discuss/Approve AgriLife Rural Student Success Initiative (RSSI) Agreement4.E: Discuss/Approve a MOU with Indiana Wesleyan University-Texas /Teachworthy GYO and Candidates for CISD 2026-2027 School District Teaching Permit (SDTP)4.F: Workshop: Parental Rights Training for the School Board of Trustees — SB2045: Closed Session The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meeting Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney. 551.072 Discussing or deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Parkhill) 6: Open Session6.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.6.B: Adjourn2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8: ACTION ITEMS1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGES/INVOCATION3: CITIZENS OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENTS4: BOARD MONITORING/LONE STAR GOVERNANCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS4.A: Discuss/Approve Lone Star Governance4.A.1: Goal 3; GPMs 3.2, 3.34.A.2: Superintendent Constraint 1; CPM 1.14.A.3: Board Self Constraint 14.A.4: Board Self Evaluation4.A.5: Discuss/Approve the Board Training Calendar for the 2026–2027 School Year.4.A.6: Discuss/Approve LSG Refresher/Update4.B: Discuss Information Items4.B.1: Student Outcomes/Academic/Safety/SEL4.B.2: Campus Reports4.B.3: Superintendent Reports/Remarks4.B.4: Board Reports/Remarks5: CLOSED SESSION The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney: Advice regarding litigation styled Colorado ISD v. Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management 5.A: Discussion of Personnel Issues5.A.1: Employment5.A.2: Retirement5.A.3: Resignation5.A.4: Reassignment5.A.5: Evaluation5.A.6: Discussion of Athletic Director6: OPEN SESSION6.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.7: CONSENT AGENDA7.A: July 20, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes7.B: Financial Report July 20267.C: CISD Investment Report July 20267.D: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments — Budget Amendments for July 20267.E: Payment of Invoices July 20267.F: Discuss/Approve raising adult lunch prices for the 2026–2027 school year.7.G: Discuss/Approve FMG (LOCAL) student travel7.H: Discuss/Approve MOU with Dave Plymale of Inspire Leadership Consultants, LLC for the 2026-2027 school year.7.I: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 CISD Safety Team Liability Insurance Provisions (US Law Shield)7.J: Discuss/Approve Region 18 Purchasing Cooperative Membership Interlocal Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.8.A: Discuss/Approve possible action regarding an agreement with Parkhill for pre-bond planning and facilities assessment services, and related design and contract administration services for a potential 2027 bond program, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent or designee to negotiate.8.B: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Proposed Budget8.C: Discuss/Approve Bond 2026-2027 Oversight Committee — the committee will consist of an 11-member team.9: POLICY10: FINANCE10.A: Discuss/Approve a debt service tax rate that exceeds the district minimum debt service rate. Section 26.05 (a-1) Tax Code (SB 1453)10.B: Discuss/Approve the Board setting a public meeting date to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate. The Board will also vote on a proposed tax rate, based on administrative recommendations that will be published in the notice for the proposed meeting. The date has been set for the public meeting to be held on August 24, 2026.11: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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10: FINANCE1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGES/INVOCATION3: CITIZENS OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENTS4: BOARD MONITORING/LONE STAR GOVERNANCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS4.A: Discuss/Approve Lone Star Governance4.A.1: Goal 3; GPM 3.14.A.2: Superintendent Constraint 4; CPM 4.14.A.3: Board Self Constraint 44.B: Discuss Information Items4.B.1: Student Outcomes/Academic/Safety/SEL4.B.2: Campus Reports4.B.3: Superintendent Reports/Remarks4.B.3.a: Discussion of Bond 2027 possible capacity (Joey Dawson - Live Oak)4.B.4: Board Reports/Remarks5: CLOSED SESSION The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney 551.072 Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.073 8.C: Discuss/Approve Team of 8 Board Operations Procedure.8.D: Discuss/Approve priority of district projects.8.E: Discuss/Approve Federal, State and Private Grant Updates.5.A: Discussion of Personnel Issues5.A.1: Employment5.A.2: Retirement5.A.3: Resignation5.A.4: Reassignment5.A.5: Evaluation5.A.6: Discussion of Athletic Director5.A.7: Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice6: OPEN SESSION6.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.7: CONSENT AGENDA7.A: June 8, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes7.B: June 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes7.C: Financial Report June 20267.D: CISD Investment Report June 20267.E: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments — June 20267.F: Payment of Invoices June 20267.G: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Employee Handbook7.H: Discuss/Approve T-TESS Appraisal Calendar 2026-2027 / 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisers7.I: Discuss/Approve RFP #2026-0608 Fuel - Gasoline & Highway Diesel7.J: Discuss/Approve MOU with Mitchell County Hospital.7.K: Discuss/Approve MOU with Western Texas College.7.L: Discuss/Approve MOU with Howard College.7.M: Discuss/Approve MOU with CEN.7.N: Discuss/Approve a resolution to renew the district's partnership with Texas A & M Agrilife Extension Services of Mitchell County to support Colorado ISD students.7.O: Discuss/Approve DAEP/AEP SSA Contract Proposals for the 2026-2027 school year.7.P: Discuss/Approve MOU's for the 2026-2027 school year with Walsh Gallegos, Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos, P.C., Lessor Crass, P.C., Underwood, P.C. and Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, P.C.8: ACTION ITEMS8.A: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct8.B: Discuss/Approve the overview of Preliminary Accountability Data8.H: Discuss/Approve the Cumming Group Gallagher Construction Company to serve as the district's facilities Program Manager and authorize the Superintendent of schools to engage in negotiation and finalize a contract for potential bond projects.9: POLICY8.F: Discuss/Approve a delegate and alternate to the 2026-2027 Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly.8.G: Discuss/Approve the adoption of an Order authorizing and providing for the defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the Colorado Independent School District; authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement; and containing other provision relating thereto.10.A: Discuss/Approve a resolution for the Board of Trustees to review the Investment Program.11: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8: CONSENT AGENDA8.A: May 11, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGES/INVOCATION3: CITIZENS OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENTS4: RECOGNITIONS CES Teacher of the Year: Ann Casebeer CES Staff of the Year: Ashley Hernandez CMS Teacher of the Year: Eva Salinas CMS Staff of the Year: Jacki Phariss CHS Teacher of the Year: Shauna Pinkerton CHS Staff of the Year: Gloria Rivera5: BOARD MONITORING/LONE STAR GOVERNANCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS5.A: Discuss/Approve Lone Star Governance5.A.1: Goal 2: GPMs 2.1, 2.25.A.2: Superintendent Constraint 3; CPM 3.15.A.3: Board Self Constraint 35.B: Discuss Information Items5.B.1: Student Outcomes/Academic/Safety/SEL5.B.2: Campus/Quarterly Reports5.B.3: Superintendent Reports/Remarks5.B.4: Board Reports/Remarks6: CLOSED SESSION The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney 551.072 Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.073 6.A: Discussion of Personnel Issues6.A.1: Employment6.A.2: Retirement6.A.3: Resignation6.A.4: Reassignment6.A.5: Evaluation6.A.6: Discussion of Athletic Director6.A.7: Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice7: OPEN SESSION7.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.8.B: May 11, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes8.C: Financial Report May 20268.D: CISD Investment Report May 20268.E: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments — No Budget Amendments for May 20268.F: Payment of Invoices May 20268.G: Discuss/Approve Credit by Examination for the 2026-2027 school year.8.H: Discuss/Approve SHAC Report for the school year 2025-2026.8.I: Discuss/Approve MOU with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The purpose of the MOU is to set out the roles and responsibilities of Big Spring State Hospital (BSSH) (a component of HHSC) and Colorado ISD in their cooperative effort of providing emergency transportation services when required.9: ACTION ITEMS9.A: Discuss/Approve 3-year Safety Audit for Colorado ISD9.B: Discuss/Approve the overview of Preliminary Accountability Data10: POLICY10.A: Discuss/Approve TASB Update 12710.B: Discuss/Approve changes to CH(LOCAL) and CV (LOCAL) for the delegated purchasing and approval authority of the superintendent.10.C: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Colorado ISD Legislative Priorities11: FINANCE11.A: Discuss/Approve an increase to the district's contribution of employees' health insurance for the 2026-2027 school year.11.B: Discuss/Approve the salary increases for the 2026-2027 school year.11.C: Discuss/Approve the stipends for the 2026-2027 school year.11.D: Discuss/Approve behavior support stipend for the 2026–2027 school year.12: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Determination of Quorum3: Bit-Coin Mining Workshop: Mr. Sterling Lee, Cholla Inc,4: Public Hearing4.A: NOTICE OF FEDERAL PROGRAM PLANNING MEETING TO DISCUSS APPLICATION AND USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR: TITLE 1, PART A Colorado ISD will hold a meeting with parents to discuss Title 1, Part A services available to qualified children in our district. CISD will consult with parents on the effectiveness of parental involvement, policies and the development and/or maintenance of the school-parent compact. 5: Discuss/Approve the RFP for the old Colorado Middle School Demolition at 312 E. 12th Street, Colorado City, TX 79512.6: Texas Rural Education Association (TREA) Presentation Overview "Better Board & Beyond: Focus on Student Outcomes." Presentation date is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. — 11:15 a.m. in Suite 9 at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX.7: Adjournment2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGES/INVOCATION3: CITIZENS OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENTS4: RECOGNITIONS CES Teacher of the Month: Jeanne Ellis - Kindergarten CES Staff of the Month: Veronica Martinez CMS Teacher of the Month: Jody Womack CMS Staff of the Month: Bubba Limones CHS Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Bazany CHS Staff of the Month: Mr. Molina5: Public Hearing5.A: Discuss/Approve a report from the CISD Bond Oversight Committee5.B: Discuss/Approve Demolition Proposal from JW&T Construction6: BOARD MONITORING/LONE STAR GOVERNANCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS6.A: Discuss/Approve Lone Star Governance6.A.1: Goal 3 GPMs 3.36.A.2: Superintendent Constraint 2: CPM 2.16.A.3: Board Self Constraint 26.A.4: Board Self Evaluation6.A.5: LSG Time Tracker6.B: Discuss Information Items6.B.1: Student Outcomes/Academic/Safety/SEL (DVA - District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report - TEA)6.B.2: Campus Reports6.B.3: Superintendent Reports/Remarks6.B.4: Board Reports/Remarks7: CLOSED SESSION The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney 551.072 Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.073 7.A: Discussion of Personnel Issues7.A.1: Employment7.A.2: Retirement7.A.3: Resignation7.A.4: Reassignment7.A.5: Evaluation7.A.6: Discussion of Athletic Director7.A.7: Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice8: OPEN SESSION8.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.9: CONSENT AGENDA9.A: April 13, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes9.B: April 13, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes9.C: April 28, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes9.D: Financial Report April 20269.E: CISD Investment Report April 20269.F: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments — April 20269.G: Payment of Invoices April 20269.H: Discuss/Approve CISD Board Continuing Education Training9.I: Discuss/Approve canine services for the 2026–2027 school year with Interquest Detection Canines.9.J: Discuss/Approve technology item for BJ Graham10: ACTION ITEMS10.A: Discuss/Approve the elected CISD Board Members will be issued the Certificate of Election. The board members are Veronica Boone - District 1, John Martinez - District 2 and Emily Strain - District 5. The board members will sign the Statement of Officer. Judge Redwine will issue the Oath of Office.10.B: Discuss/Approve the election of CISD Board Officers (BDAA-(LOCAL) for: Board President, Board Vice-President and Board Secretary.10.C: Discuss/Approve Demolition Proposal from JW&T Construction10.D: Discuss/Approve Teacher Housing Proposal from JW&T Construction.10.E: Discuss/Approve safety security upgrade system with Centegix.11: POLICY12: FINANCE13: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-04-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5.A.1: Goal 1 GPMs 1.2, 1.31: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGES/INVOCATION3: CITIZENS OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENTS4: RECOGNITIONS CES Teacher of the Month: Jill Lewis, 3rd Grade Math CES Staff of the Month: Sandy Martinez, Pre-K Aide CMS Teacher of the Month: Holly Rivera, AVID CMS Staff of the Month: Cassandra Villalobos, Custodian CHS Teacher of the Month: Tia Follis, Counselor CHS Staff of the Month: Casey Casares, Maintenance5: BOARD MONITORING/LONE STAR GOVERNANCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS5.A: Discuss/Approve Lone Star Governance5.A.2: Goals 2: GPMs 2.1, 2.25.A.3: Superintendent Constraint 1: CPM 1.15.A.4: Board Self Constraint 15.A.5: Two-way Community Engagement: Vision and Values5.B: Discuss Information Items5.B.1: Student Outcomes/Academic/Safety/SEL5.B.2: Campus Reports5.B.3: Superintendent Reports/Remarks5.B.4: Board Reports/Remarks6: CLOSED SESSION The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney 551.072 Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.073 6.A: Discussion of Personnel Issues6.A.1: Employment6.A.2: Retirement6.A.3: Resignation6.A.4: Reassignment6.A.5: Evaluation6.A.6: Discussion of Athletic Director6.A.7: Discussion of Discipline of Students6.A.8: Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice7: OPEN SESSION7.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.8: CONSENT AGENDA8.A: March 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes8.B: Financial Report March 20268.C: CISD Investment Report March 20268.D: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments — March 2026.8.E: Payment of Invoices March 2026.9: ACTION ITEMS9.A: Discuss/Approve an adoption of a resolution declaring intention to reimburse project expenditures.9.B: Discuss/Approve Senate Bill 546, a bid for new buses for the district.9.C: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Application for Staff Development Minutes Waiver.10: POLICY11: FINANCE12: ADJOURNMENT12.A: Adjourn2026-04-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Determination of Quorum3: Board Workshop — Colorado ISD Legislative Priorities, facilitated by Kelly Rasti, Associate Executive Director of Governmental Relations, TASB.4: Discuss/Approve a water alternative for CISD presented by Chanda N. Allen, Business Development with LAN.5: Discuss/Approve Cipher Mining Barber Lake Data Center Update: Garrett Peters, Senior Manager with KE Andrews, will join the meeting via Zoom to address the board.6: Adjournment2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COLORADO ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGES/INVOCATION3: CITIZENS OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENTS4: RECOGNITIONS CES Teacher of the Month: Leona Colling - 2nd Grade CES Staff of the Month: Veronica Cornutt - PK Para. CMS Teacher of the Month: Patty McBride - Lifeskills CMS Staff of the Month: Elizabeth Sikes - CMS Secretary CHS Teacher of the Month: Sam Hale - Band Director CHS Staff of the Month: Kailyn Free - Special Ed. Para. FCCLA Students: Niko Austin Addison Barrett, Lilly Boyd, Karoline H5: BOARD MONITORING/LONE STAR GOVERNANCE/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS5.A: Discuss/Approve Lone Star Governance5.A.1: Goal 3: GPM 3.25.A.2: Superintendent Constraint 4: CPM 4.15.A.3: Board Self Constraint 45.B: Discuss Information Items5.B.1: Student Outcomes/Academic/Safety/SEL5.B.2: Campus Reports/District Reports5.B.2.a: Special Education: House Bill 25.B.2.b: Special Education: RDA (Results Driven Accountability) Report5.B.2.c: Business Office Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.2.d: Operations Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.2.e: CTE Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.2.f: Technology Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.2.g: Athletic Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.2.h: Curriculum & Instruction Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.2.i: CES & CMS Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.2.j: CHS Quarterly Report - March 20265.B.3: Cipher Mining Barber Lake Data Center Update: Tax Overview: Garrett Peters, Senior Manager, Lee Bratcher, Head of Policy & Government Affairs5.B.4: Joey Dawson with Live Oak will join the meeting virtually to present a financial overview.5.B.5: Discuss/Approve a water alternative for CISD.5.B.6: Superintendent Reports/Remarks5.B.7: Board Reports/Remarks6: CLOSED SESSION The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code): 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney 551.072 Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.073 6.A: Discussion of Personnel Issues6.A.1: Employment6.A.2: Retirement6.A.3: Resignation6.A.4: Reassignment6.A.5: Evaluation6.A.6: Discussion of Athletic Director6.A.7: Discussion of Discipline of Students6.A.8: Consultation with Attorney to receive legal advice7: OPEN SESSION7.A: The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in closed session.8: CONSENT AGENDA8.A: February 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes8.B: February 19, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes8.C: Financial Report February 20268.D: CISD Investment Report February 20268.E: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments — No Budget Amendments for February 2026.8.F: Payment of Invoices February 20268.G: Discuss/Approve winning bidder Robert B. Cox, Cox Farms, a Partnership, for the amount of $15,001.00. Property is located at 2199 S. Hwy 208, Colorado City, Texas, 79512. Legal description is as follows: Block Twenty-six (26), T&P Section Forty-six (46), Lester Addition, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, and being more particularly described in those certain deeds of records of Mitchell Coun9: ACTION ITEMS9.A: Discuss/Approve an agreement with Bichel & Associates, Inc. for the independent design representative services for the Colorado ISD Teacherage Project and delegate authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreement.9.B: Discuss/Approve an agreement with KF Construction LLC., for Design-Build Contractor services for the Colorado ISD Teacherage Project and delegare authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreement.9.C: Discuss/Approve the School Calendar for 2026-2027.9.D: Discuss/Approve a MOU between Colorado ISD and TSTC for the 2026-2027 school year.9.E: Discuss/Approve: memo regarding the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancellation for the School Board Election on May 2, 2026, for District 1, 2 and 5.9.F: Discuss/Approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the School Board Election on May 2, 2026, for District 1, 2 and 5.9.G: Discuss/Approve Order of Cancellation for District 1, 2 and 5.9.H: Discuss/Approve a contract with SFE (food service company) for the 2026-27 school year.9.I: Discuss/Approve Resolution Declaring a Good Cause Exception Under Texas Education Code 37.0814 Regarding the Requirement to Maintain an Armed Security Officer at Each Campus.10: POLICY11: FINANCE12: ADJOURNMENT12.A: Adjourn2026-02-19 • SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COLORADO ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Call to Order2: Determination of Quorum3: Consider Approval of the CISD Plan of Delay DOI Certifications to 2029-30 school year.4: Consider Resolution to Provide Students and Employees with an Opportunity to Participate in a Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or other Religious Text on Each School Day, as Required by Senate Bill 11.5: Adjournment2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
COLORADO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts